Re: [nf-next PATCH v2] netfilter: nf_tables: Introduce NFTA_RULE_ACTUAL_EXPR

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On Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 11:15:10AM +0100, Phil Sutter wrote:
> Bump?
> 
> On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 03:22:21PM +0100, Phil Sutter wrote:
> > Allow for user space to provide an improved variant of the rule for
> > actual use. The variant in NFTA_RULE_EXPRESSIONS may provide maximum
> > compatibility for old user space tools (e.g. in outdated containers).
> > 
> > The new attribute is also dumped back to user space, e.g. for comparison
> > against the compatible variant.
> > 
> > While being at it, improve nft_rule_policy for NFTA_RULE_EXPRESSIONS.

Could you split this in two patches?

I still don't see how this is improving the situation for the scenario
you describe, if you could extend a bit on how you plan to use this
I'd appreciate.

Thanks.



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